The first of six fully refurbished cycle travel trains has launched on the Heart of Wales line.
As part of a gradual introduction, by the summer, customers will be able to bring up to 12 bicycles and e-bikes onboard the service that runs between Swansea and Shrewsbury.
Until that point only two bikes can be brought onboard, in line with all other TfW trains. The trains create walking and cycling opportunities in Swansea, Carmarthenshire, Powys and Shropshire.
They will also offer additional seats compared with the single car trains that currently operate on the line. Each bike carriage is in a specially designed livery to reflect the best the Heart of Wales line has to offer.
Transport for Wales Project Manager Matthew Payn said it was “an exciting new development for the line”.
He added, “This has been a fantastic project to work on and a great investment to make the most of what the Heart of Wales line has to offer.
“By the summer when all the trains are running you’ll be able to take up to 12 bikes for leisure or commuting.
“It’s a fantastic example of upcycling, taking an older train and refurbishing it for a new purpose to help more people get out and use their bikes to enjoy some of the best countryside Wales and England has to offer.
“This is a unique offering for us and an exciting new development for the line and I hope all our customers get to enjoy the service soon.”
